A Tribune analysis also found the state’s share of the funds that schools receive per student significantly decreased in the ...

There are numerous sources of state data that give insights into how well schools are performing. Here's a guide to help you ...

Bill to ban cell phones in Texas schools HB 1481, co-authored by State Rep. Caroline Fairly (R-Amarillo), is currently in the House Public Education Committee. The bill would require classrooms to ...

The funding gap is putting “tremendous strain” on Texas’ public schools, said Sabrina Gonzalez Saucedo, director of public policy and advocacy at Arc of Texas. “For too long, students with ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A bill was filed in the Texas Legislature that could power down cell phone use in schools. House Bill 1481 was filed by Republican Representative Caroline Fairly of Amarillo ...

Tucked inside the Texas House’s $7.6 billion school finance package is a provision that would ban uncertified teachers from instructing core classes in public schools. House Bill 2 gives districts ...

The Texas Senate approved legislation Wednesday seeking to extend the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to K-12 public schools. Senators voted along party lines — 20-11 — in ...

The Texas Senate has passed a pair of bills to introduce religion in public schools. One would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every classroom, while the other would allow school ...

“At a time where Texas faces a severe teacher shortage, we should be trying to attract diverse talent from around the country to teach at our schools,” Flores said. Lt. Gov. Dan ...

Texas lawmakers first came for vaguely suspicious anime. Now they’re coming after the “furries.” In a newly proposed house bill, Texas legislators are aiming to crack down on what they believe to be ...

When schools face funding cuts, it's the teachers, staff, and ultimately the kids who pay the price. And let's be clear - Texas has the money. The state is sitting on a massive budget surplus ...